Tuberculosis deaths by region in Estonia
Estonia: Tuberculosis deaths by region was 15 deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis deaths by region in Estonia, 2000–2024
Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tuberculosis deaths by region in Estonia is 15 deaths, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 15.4% on the previous year and down 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis deaths by region in Estonia peaked at 170 deaths in 2003 and was at its lowest, 13 deaths, in 2020.
Estonia ranks 158th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tuberculosis deaths by region in Estonia, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 140 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 150 deaths | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 160 deaths | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 170 deaths | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 120 deaths | -29.4% |
| 2005 | 75 deaths | -37.5% |
| 2006 | 97 deaths | +29.3% |
| 2007 | 94 deaths | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 77 deaths | -18.1% |
| 2009 | 68 deaths | -11.7% |
| 2010 | 54 deaths | -20.6% |
| 2011 | 64 deaths | +18.5% |
| 2012 | 52 deaths | -18.8% |
| 2013 | 39 deaths | -25.0% |
| 2014 | 37 deaths | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 30 deaths | -18.9% |
| 2016 | 35 deaths | +16.7% |
| 2017 | 28 deaths | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 17 deaths | -39.3% |
| 2019 | 21 deaths | +23.5% |
| 2020 | 13 deaths | -38.1% |
| 2021 | 17 deaths | +30.8% |
| 2022 | 14 deaths | -17.6% |
| 2023 | 13 deaths | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 15 deaths | +15.4% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 15 deaths is below the median for high income countries, which is 22 deaths, 68% of the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 15 deaths is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 40 deaths, 38% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 115.1 deaths | 68 deaths | 170 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.7 deaths | 17 deaths | 64 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.4 deaths | 13 deaths | 17 deaths | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis deaths by region in Estonia?
- Tuberculosis deaths by region in Estonia was 15 deaths in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis deaths by region recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 170 deaths in 2003.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis deaths by region recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13 deaths in 2020.
- How does Estonia rank for tuberculosis deaths by region?
- Estonia ranks 158th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis deaths by region rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tuberculosis deaths by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The estimated number of deaths from tuberculosis in each region.